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Journey through Europe over 20 unforgettable days. Starting and ending in London, this guided group trip takes you through Paris, Florence, Rome, Venice, Prague, Amsterdam and many more awesome European locations. Enjoy free time in each major stop-off, allowing you to explore these incredible cities for yourself, and get involved with a range of included and optional activities. Make friends for life on board the coach and make long-lasting memories in beautiful Europe.

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What's included

19 nights’ accommodation

19 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 10 dinners

All transport

Driving tours of major cities

Eiffel tower picnic

French perfumery visit

Local guide in Florence

Vaporetto ride in Venice

Mauthausen concentration camp visit

Dutch cheese and clogs demonstration

Amsterdam canal dinner cruise

24-hour emergency support

What's not included

Flights

Travel Insurance

Some meals

Visas

Drinks and snacks

Optional activities

Further trip information

Day 1: London, England to Paris, France. Meet your group in London and jump aboard the bus to Paris. Enjoy a guided city driving tour and then tuck into a delicious gourmet picnic by the Eiffel Tower. Dinner included.

Day 2: Paris. Today you’re let loose on the city for a full free day of exploration! Optional activities today include a city bike tour, a Seine river cruise and a traditional cabaret show. You’ll have seen and done it all! Breakfast included.

Day 3: Paris to Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Wave goodbye to the city of love and journey on to the snowy peaks of Switzerland. Arrive in the evening and tuck into some classic Swiss cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 4: Swiss Alps. A free day to enjoy the scenic delights of the Swiss alps. Enjoy a morning hike through the mountains or opt to board the Jungfraubahn train, which snakes up the mountain slopes to the summit. Breakfast and lunch included.

Day 5: Swiss Alps to French Riviera, France. Cross back into France and follow Napoleon’s footsteps down to the glamorous French Riviera. Why not treat yourself to a taste of VIP life with a drink on the waterfront? Breakfast included.

Day 6: French Riviera/Monaco. Explore Nice’s exquisite Old Town or enjoy some well-deserved beach relaxation. Later today, head over to Monaco for a guided tour. Tonight, opt to try your luck at the Monte Carlo Casino tables. Breakfast included.

Day 7: French Riviera to Florence, Italy. Visit a traditional French perfumery, stop off in Pisa for a glimpse of that world-famous leaning tower and then arrive in Florence. Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 8: Florence. Explore beautiful Florence today. Check out the cool hipster cafes, cool off with some delicious gelato and wander across the gorgeous Ponte Vecchio. Breakfast included.

Day 9: Florence to Rome. Plunge south towards Rome. Stop off at the town of Orvieto and wander the grand cathedral. Discover the history of ancient Rome and see such famous sights as the Pantheon, the Trevi Fountain, the Spanish Steps and the impressive Colosseum where gladiators did battle. Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 10: Rome including Vatican City visit. A full day dedicated to Rome. Find the best pizza bars around, sip espresso on the city streets and even join an optional trip to the Vatican City, a country within a county. Breakfast included.

Day 11: Rome to Venice. Channel your inner Shakespeare with a visit to Verona, home of Romeo and Juliet. Enjoy a walking tour of this beautiful place and then drive on to Venice, the floating city. Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 12: Venice. You’ll be taken on a walking tour of Venice today, taking in St. Mark’s Square and Accademia Bridge. Then it’s time to get on the water with an included vaporetto ride down the Grand Canal. The rest of the day is yours to do as you please. Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 13: Venice to Austrian Alps, Austria. Travel in to the Austrian Alps. When you arrive, there is a host of optional activities on offer, including canyoning, paragliding, skydiving and a bike tour. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 14: Austrian Alps to Prague, Czech Republic. Visit a former concentration camp, Mauthausen. Then drive to Prague, a city of castle spires, cobbled streets and delicious pastries. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 15: Prague. A full day for Prague exploration. This city has loads to offer, from the John Lennon memorial wall to the Communist Museum and the weird and wonderful marionette puppet opera. You could even opt to enjoy a beer tasting session. What a perfect day! Breakfast included.

Day 16: Prague to Berlin, Germany. Leave the Czech Republic behind and head for one of the coolest cities in the world, Berlin. First though, there’s time for a quick stop off in Dresden. Enjoy a driving tour of Berlin and then get out there and enjoy it! Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 17: Berlin. Explore more of Berlin today. Tonight, make the most of the city’s epic nightlife. East Berlin has pumping 24-hour clubs. West Berlin has classy cocktail bars and beer halls. You decide. Breakfast included.

Day 18: Berlin to Amsterdam, Netherlands. Your final country of the tour awaits! Cross into the Netherlands and enjoy a cheese and clogs demonstration. Doesn’t get much more Dutch than that! Amsterdam is next on the list. Enjoy a walking tour and then explore the city for yourself. Breakfast included.

Day 19: Amsterdam. Make the most of a free day in Amsterdam. Your final day of the tour is then rounded off with a fantastic canal dinner cruise. Breakfast and dinner included.

Day 20: Amsterdam to London, England. Wave goodbye to Amsterdam and to this tour. Cross the channel back to England and head home. Just make sure you’ve exchanged contact details with everyone so that you can stay in touch! Breakfast included.

Roadtrip in Style

See Europe in style on board a comfortable, modern coach with like-minded explorers! Sit back, stretch out, and relax alongside your fellow adventurers as the shifting landscapes sweep by. Your coach is the pinnacle of travel comfort: Enjoy individual USB ports to keep your phone at full charge, and free Wi-Fi to make all your friends jealous with regular photo uploads! Each coach is also equipped with a TV, a toilet, air-con/heating, and reclining seats – it’s so good you won’t want to get off!

Joining you on your coach is a crew dedicated to delivering a fantastic experience. Your top-notch driver will ensure a smooth ride as you cruise through gorgeous cities and country lanes, and your expert guide will fill you in on everything you need to know in each location. With unique local knowledge and a keen sense of direction (especially when it comes to tasty food and buzzing nightlife!) your guide will ensure you have the trip of a lifetime!

Please note: Free on-coach Wi-Fi is available but speed and connection relies on local 3G / 4G networks, and signal can be intermittent in some of the more remote areas.

19 nights of same-sex multi-share accommodation are included on this tour. 10 nights will be spent in hostels, 2 nights will be spent in hotel upgrades, 6 nights will be spent in bungalows on European campsites and 1 night will be spend in an Austrian Gasthof.

19 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 10 dinners are included. You will need to purchase the rest of your meals yourself. This is a great chance to soak up European culture and try local delicacies.

Please make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the last day of your trip. Some countries will refuse entry if there is not at least 6 months validity on your passport after your departure date from their country. British passport holders do not need visas to visit Europe.